Happy Half Birthday, Austin!

A few weeks ago this little boy, who is less that thrilled with mom's camera these days, had a very special day at school...

It was his half birthday! He was responsible for bringing snacks to celebrate the halfway point to his birthday in July. Of course he wouldn't let me take a picture of him wearing his crown. Thankfully the cake-pops he shared with his friends were a little more cooperative. 

People often ask how Austin is handling the addition of his baby sister. We really don't know how to answer because he's 3 1/2...don't all 3 1/2-year-olds have bad days? (they do, right?) We don't know if he's acting out or not listening because of his sister, or he's just doing what kids his age do. Regardless of those bumps in the road, he's still so very sweet and makes us laugh every single day...

Like when he wants to use the "mouse trap" to control the computer.

Or the fact that he still calls cupcakes, pupcakes

Or when he's constantly talking to us about "his friend." His devious friend that lives in Baldwin and is getting ready to have a baby brother. This special friend is always coming up with wild ideas. If I had a dollar for every time I hear "my friend said..."

Or when he tell us he's going to Waldi's (Aldi) with Nana

Or maybe when he makes me "cotton soup" and tells me it was "my pleasure" to serve me.

Or the day he ran into the kitchen and announced that Nana's Mom's name was Chester (Esther)


Or when the Turbo Tax commercial came on and he told me that Nana does "Taxis" too!

Or maybe when he knows more about Dad's iphone than he does...

Or maybe when he likes to entertain his sister with his latest favorite toy...

the can opener... 

He is still a farmer at heart. Although, a few days ago he asked me if I thought it would be okay to be a hair cutter AND a farmer.

Being outside "working" is best thing in the world right now. Especially when he gets to wear his work boots and "dairy coat."

School is still going well. He can now spell and write his name when he wants to. We still have a few "blue square" days (time out) but I think the good days definitely outweigh the bad.

He loves his baby sister so much and has a VERY hard time keeping his hands off her. She's the first thing he asks about when getting up each morning or when he comes home from school. Hearing him tell her good night and I love you at the end of the day is the sweetest thing ever.

Happy 1/2 Birthday, Austin Jay! Mom, Dad and Aubrey (JP, Little Sissy, Little Sis, Baby Girl, etc...) love you so much!